Miss Jessie’s comes to Harlem

Natural and curly-haired Harlemites know that finding the right product to perk up and protect your tresses is of the upmost importance. One of the top brands for defining curls and providing moisture to curly hair is Miss Jessie’s. Created by two sister, Titi and Miko Branch, Miss Jessie’s is best known for its Curly Pudding… [Read more…]

Shop N Mingle 2010

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Shop N Mingle is back for its 7th year. Enjoy live music, cocktails and hundreds of eager shoppers seeking unique and fashionable gifts and accessories.  Society HAE and metroPCS kick things up a notch this year by hosting Shop N Mingle at Harlem PoP a 12,000 square… [Read more…]

Now Open: Harlem Flo Boutique

HARLEM FLO floral atelier has sprouted a new sister shop — Harlem Flo Boutique — just in time for the holidays. It’s conveniently located in the heart of Harlem, one block away from the Harlem Flo Atelier on Frederick Douglas Boulevard and 123rd Street. Founded by the founders of the Harlem Flo floral atelier, Stefan… [Read more…]

Film Review: For Colored Girls

We are pleased to welcome a new contributor to Uptownflavor. Stephanie is pursuing a graduate degree at Columbia University and is originally from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. You can visit her blog at http://sdotchronicles.blogspot.com. I needed to give this on-screen adaptation of the choreopoem by Ntozake Shange “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the… [Read more…]

Bodega Barometer: In East Harlem, The Recession Isn’t Over – City Limits Magazine

Here in West Harlem there is a steady boom of new “gourmet” delis/bodegas, but in East Harlem, competition from chain stores seems to have taken a bite out of sales. Read more about it in City Limits. Bodega Barometer: In East Harlem, The Recession Isn’t Over – City Limits Magazine – CityLimits.org.

Small Business Saturday in Harlem

Today was Small Business Saturday, a business incentive promoted by American Express. Uptownflavor has long been a fan of Make My Cake’s moist, thick slices of Red Velvet Cake. It’s no wonder that American Express decided to featured Harlem’s Make My Cake on its Open Forum website in a video segment titled, “Small Business Rules”.  You… [Read more…]

Light it up Harlem

“Harlem Holiday Lights on 125″ kicks off with a neighborhood tree lighting ceremony at the West Harlem Piers.The event will also features new holiday decorations on 125th street from river to river, guest celebrities, free entertainment,children’s activities,  Carolers along 125th Street, shopping discounts and more. There will be a fundraiser taking place: Harlem Holiday Lights… [Read more…]

Nights in Harlem

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Red Rooster with Marcus Samuelsson

Discovered Red Rooster with Marcus Samuelsson  

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Doug E. Fresh’s Chicken

Word is floating around in the press that Doug E. Fresh has finally opened his long awaited restaurant in Harlem. We suspect that it was a soft opening, as it is always closed whenever we pass the colorful eatery. Read more about Doug E’s plans for the restaurant in the link: Hip-Hop Hooray: Food Comes To… [Read more…]

‘Knock Me a Kiss’ premieres in NYC

KnockMe a Kiss’ premieres in NYC – NYPOST.com. Read also: NY Times

National Dance Institute has a new home in Harlem

A non-profit dance company that serves the city’s public schools has acquired a new permanent home inside of PS 90. The space will include four dance studios, administrative offices and a gallery. The largest studio will also function as a 175-seat performance space, to be designed by architect Hugh Hardy, who has designed numerous other… [Read more…]

Up All Night Sleeping

chasham 461 gallery is pleased to present the work of Tara Parsons, one of their studio artists, with Up All Night Sleeping. Up All Night Sleeping is an interactive project that asks viewers to contribute their dreams to the installation, which has been presented at community art events at the Gateway on 126th street in… [Read more…]

Harlem’s Honeys and Bears

Originally founded in 1979 as a synchro program, the Honeys and Bears strive to teach adults and children how to survive and swim in the water. They also work closely with disabled individuals and stress the importance of saving lives. Harlem Honeys and Bears is a non-paid, voluntary organization that believes in giving back to… [Read more…]

Jacob celebrates Thanksgiving with friends and neighbors

For a second year, Jacob Restaurant opened its doors to friends and neighbors for a free Thanksgiving meal. Both locations extended invitations to regular customers and those who could use a hot meal on Thanksgiving Day from 11 am to 1 pm. Guests filled up trays with as much food as they could hold and… [Read more…]

Student discount Tuesdays at Bibi Salon

Meet Chrisette Michele at Carol’s Daughter

First 50 people will receive an advance copy of her third studio album, Let Freedom Reign, an exclusive Chrisette Michel & Carol’s Daughter makeup bag (value $25) and enter to win a girls spa day at The Back Room Hand & Foot Spa with Chrisette Michele! PLUS get a personal consultation with Chrisette’s celebrity makeup… [Read more…]

Bryan Collier Book Signing

Bryan Collier Holiday Art Show

Halstead takes on the task of marketing Windows on 123

You might remember reading about Windows on 123 last year. The struggling development has had a difficult time trying to lure buyers into the 26-unit unit that is nestled on 123rd Street, on a residential block. The developers even went as far as to offer a free Smart Car to buyers who purchased a parking… [Read more…]

Harlem Real Estate Round Up: Fall 2010

Halstead Property Development Marketing announced a couple of weeks ago that they have signed on to be the exclusive sales and marketing representatives for  three prominent new developments, and have also launched sales at additional developments in Harlem. Signaling renewed strength in the new development market in New York City, Halstead Property Development Marketing added… [Read more…]

Lenox Terrace gave special treatment

Charlie Rangel wasn’t the only one that got special benefits from Lenox Terrace according to the Post. Lenox Terrace gave special treatment – NYPOST.com.

Editor’s Notes: A time for giving thanks

What an amazing week in Harlem! The week started out with a Black Atlas and American Americans preview of Marcus Samuelsson‘s new restaurant, Red Rooster. Midweek, Chocolat had a private launch party. The week closed out with Bibi Salon having their official grand opening party! If there was ever any doubt about the future of… [Read more…]

The 15th Annual Black Nutcracker

The 15th Annual Black Nutcracker Gala Benefit Fundraiser Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The Apollo Theater To purchase tickets click here.

Jacob’s gives back to the community on Thanksgiving

Jacob Restaurant has been blessed with a second restaurant which opened earlier this year. The owner, Rachid (AKA Jacob) will be hosting a special thank you dinner for his regular patrons and those who are in need in the community. One special family will be attending as guests of UF.  Both locations will be serving… [Read more…]

Fall Harvest in Harlem

On a crisp Saturday morning in November, the fall colors were at their peak. I found myself in search of root vegetables and fixings for warm autumn dishes. That lead me to Marcus Garvey and Morningside Park’s Farmer’s Markets. Several vendors said  that this weekend will be the last of the season for them as… [Read more…]

Dandy Lion Photo Salon

On view through November 28, 2010, DANDY LION takes a glance at urban Black Dandies who like their continental African counterparts, Le Sapeur of Brazzaville, Congo, embody style, sophistication and a commitment to culture via dramatized masculinity. Dandy Lion pays homage to the fashionable urban gentleman – an African Diasporan man of style, an urban connoisseur… [Read more…]

Bibi Salon brings downtown style to Frederick Douglass Blvd.

Frederick Douglass is heating up to be the hottest street in Harlem, soon to rival 125th Street in grandeur! With Polished Nail Salon and Bibi Hair salon, uptown girls will never have to head downtown again for their grooming needs again! In a week that has been jammed packed with launch parties Bibi Salon, an… [Read more…]

Pitches for Breakfast

Everybody has an idea about something, but not everyone can articulate their idea in a way that will get others to buy into it. That’s where Pitches for Breakfast comes in.  ”Learning how to pitch is a critical element in your professional profile, and it takes a great deal of practice to master.  Opportunities like Pitches for Breakfast… [Read more…]

A week in pictures: Red Rooster Preview

Read the accompanying article: Black Atlas Preview of Red Rooster

Holiday Shopping in Harlem

Believe it or not, it is time to start thinking about holiday gifts. Where better to shop than in your own neighborhood?  Harlem has some fantastic stores that we will be featuring from Thanksgiving through New Years for your Christmas, Chanukkah, and Kwanzaa needs. Two local events taking place are the Made in Harlem Art… [Read more…]

Celebrating Harlem’s Faith

Faith Ringgold is best known as a prize-winning children’s author and illustrator. Before creating her best-known classic, Tar Beach, Faith was a Harlem educator who grew up on Sugar Hill and attended City College. On November 3, Faith was honored at her alma mater inside of the Shepard’s Great Hall for her 80th birthday. The… [Read more…]

Chocolat Kisses Frederick Douglass Boulevard

An upscale, yet laid back atmosphere in Harlem?  It can be found at the new Chocolat Lounge which opened a few months ago on Frederick Douglass Boulevard. Chocolat is the brainchild of Leon Ellis, owner of long time Harlem staple Moca Lounge on the opposite side of Frederick Douglass. Last night, Chocolat hosted a wonderful… [Read more…]

Comedy Covo

COMEDY COVO SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21st AT 7:30PM UPSTAIRS LOUNGE AT COVO Monthly comedy show with some of NYC’s hottest comedians in one of NYC’s coolest lounge. Hosted by NYC comedian William Mullin featuring comics from Comedy Central, VH1, and HBO. FREE! Join us upstairs in Covo Lounge for great laughs, drink specials and half price panini!… [Read more…]

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Black Atlas preview of Red Rooster

Black Atlas and American Airlines teamed up to host a sneak preview and private dinner at Red Rooster last night.  Winners of the Black Atlas scavenger hunt, as well as invited guests were treated to dinner and cocktails at what is turning out to be the hottest new restaurant in Harlem. The upstairs interior is… [Read more…]

Black Atlas Scavenger Hunt Through Harlem

Black Atlas is having a scavenger hunt on Twitter to find @NYCityMama in Harlem. Just log in and follow her to play. You can win tickets to Monday’s preview of Marcus Samuelsson’s Red Rooster.

Review: Fresh Direct Frozen Entrees

Every now and then we are contacted to review products that our readers might be interested in trying. FreshDirect contacted Uptownflavor about a couple of new products rolling out this fall. The first is a line of frozen entrees. “Customers can choose from 10 entrée options, from dishes filled with lush vegetables to rich dinners… [Read more…]